USB ADSL Modem & Linksys wireless router

Hi,

I have a USB ADSL modem. I recently bought Linksys wireless-g router.
Since linksys has only ethernet port, I am looking forward to
suggestions to connect them. I ruled out USB-Ethernet converter since
the USB connected to ADSL modem appears to be type B port. Please let
me know what I need to do.

Thanks

On 9 Nov 2006 18:07:54 -0800, "ss" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
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>I have a USB ADSL modem. I recently bought Linksys wireless-g router.
>Since linksys has only ethernet port, I am looking forward to
>suggestions to connect them. I ruled out USB-Ethernet converter since
>the USB connected to ADSL modem appears to be type B port. Please let
>me know what I need to do.

No can do. You need a router with a USB port, and those are few and far
between. Ask your DSL provider for a replacement Ethernet modem.

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"ss" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in message
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> Hi,
>
> I have a USB ADSL modem. I recently bought Linksys wireless-g router.
> Since linksys has only ethernet port, I am looking forward to
> suggestions to connect them. I ruled out USB-Ethernet converter since
> the USB connected to ADSL modem appears to be type B port. Please let
> me know what I need to do.
>
> Thanks

First choice would be to demand a 'real' modem with rj45 connector.

If that is not possible, next choice would be to get a used computer,
anything that is new enough to support usb, and make yourself a linux router
(very easy to do) plug the linux NIC into the wireless router and away you
go.
I can give you the instructions if you want to pursue that rout.

Stuart

Hi,

Thank you for your reply. I have a quick question. Can a Ethernet to
USB converter help in this case?

Thanks
Stuart Miller wrote:

> news:(E-Mail Removed) ups.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > I have a USB ADSL modem. I recently bought Linksys wireless-g router.
> > Since linksys has only ethernet port, I am looking forward to
> > suggestions to connect them. I ruled out USB-Ethernet converter since
> > the USB connected to ADSL modem appears to be type B port. Please let
> > me know what I need to do.
> >
> > Thanks
>
> First choice would be to demand a 'real' modem with rj45 connector.
>
> If that is not possible, next choice would be to get a used computer,
> anything that is new enough to support usb, and make yourself a linux router
> (very easy to do) plug the linux NIC into the wireless router and away you
> go.
> I can give you the instructions if you want to pursue that rout.
>
> Stuart

On 10 Nov 2006 17:38:09 -0800, "ss" <(E-Mail Removed)> wrote in
<(E-Mail Removed) .com>:

>Thank you for your reply. I have a quick question. Can a Ethernet to
>USB converter help in this case?

Again, no can do.

>> news:(E-Mail Removed) ups.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > I have a USB ADSL modem. I recently bought Linksys wireless-g router.
>> > Since linksys has only ethernet port, I am looking forward to
>> > suggestions to connect them. I ruled out USB-Ethernet converter since
>> > the USB connected to ADSL modem appears to be type B port. Please let
>> > me know what I need to do.
>> >
>> > Thanks
>>
>> First choice would be to demand a 'real' modem with rj45 connector.
>>
>> If that is not possible, next choice would be to get a used computer,
>> anything that is new enough to support usb, and make yourself a linux router
>> (very easy to do) plug the linux NIC into the wireless router and away you
>> go.
>> I can give you the instructions if you want to pursue that rout.
>>
>> Stuart

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ss wrote:
> Thank you for your reply. I have a quick question. Can a Ethernet to
> USB converter help in this case?

No...they go in the other direction.

If you Google for "ethernet to USB" all you will find are adapters
the plug into a USB port of a laptop and present an ethernet port
for you to patch into your network. Those adapters are USB "clients"
that need a "server" (your laptop).

What you are asking for is an adapter that emulates your laptop's
USB port that you can plug your DSL modem into.

Basicaly this is what a print server does. You connect an USB
printer into one end and an ethernet cable in the other end.

BUT....it only works for printers - at least the few print
servers that I have tried. I suspect they have a USB engine
embedded with pre-loaded printer drivers. It would be cool
if you could connect a USB web cam.